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UK Sanctions Sudanese Commanders Over Wartime Rape

  • Fifteen military commanders, militia leaders, and security officials from Sudan's conflict have been sanctioned by the UK.
  • The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes.
  • The commanders are accused of waging sexual violence, torture, and attacks on civilians.
  • The sanctions target individuals from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces.
  • The sanctions are in response to the fall of al-Fashir and a campaign of rape during the conflict.
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